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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,309.52, 18,464.28 and 3,075.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,309.52, 18,464.28 and 3,075.60 is: 4,613.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,309.52 : 18,464.28 = 3,075.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,309.52/18,464.28 = 3,075.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,309.52x = 18,464.28 × 3,075.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,309.52x = 56,788,739.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,788,739.57/12,309.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,613.40

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